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Taxonomy Trivia
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Taxonomy Trivia

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Who is considered the father of taxonomy?

  • Karry Mullis
  • Robert Hooke
  • Carolus Linnaeus (correct)
  • Ernst Mayr
  • What is the correct descending sequence of taxonomic categories?

  • Tribe-genus-class-division-family-order
  • Family-order-genus-order-division-class
  • Class-order-division-family-species-tribe
  • Division-class-order-family-tribe-genus (correct)
  • What do vascular plants include?

  • Ferns (correct)
  • Hornworts
  • Mosses
  • Liverworts
  • Which of the following do angiosperms produce?

    <p>Flowers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does taxonomy deal with?

    <p>Classification of organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are annelids?

    <p>Segmented worms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are vascular plants?

    <p>Ferns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which taxonomic category is a group of similar plants that breed freely among themselves?

    <p>Species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do angiosperms produce?

    <p>Flowers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do bacteria not possess?

    <p>Nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Taxonomy

    • Carolus Linnaeus is considered the father of taxonomy.

    Taxonomic Categories

    • The correct descending sequence of taxonomic categories is: domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.

    Vascular Plants

    • Vascular plants include flowering plants, conifers, and ferns.
    • Examples of vascular plants are trees, grasses, and corn.

    Angiosperms

    • Angiosperms produce flowers, fruits, and seeds.
    • They are also known as flowering plants.

    Taxonomy Scope

    • Taxonomy deals with the classification, identification, and naming of living organisms.

    Annelids

    • Annelids are segmented worms, such as earthworms and leeches.

    Vascular Plants Examples

    • Examples of vascular plants are oak trees, pine trees, and roses.

    Taxonomic Categories

    • A species is a taxonomic category that is a group of similar plants that breed freely among themselves.

    Angiosperm Characteristics

    • Angiosperms produce flowers, fruits, and seeds.

    Bacteria Characteristics

    • Bacteria do not possess cell walls made of cellulose.

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    Test your knowledge of taxonomy with this quiz! Answer questions about the father of taxonomy, the scope of taxonomy, and the classification of organisms. See how much you know about species, families, and more.

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